Nichrome Wire
Nichrome alloy includes pure nickel, NiCr alloy, Fe-Cr-Al alloy and copper nickel alloy.
Nickel chrome alloys: Ni80Cr20, Ni70Cr30, Ni60Cr15, Ni35Cr20, Ni90Cr10,Ni30Cr20, pure nickel Ni200 and Ni201
FeCrAl alloy: 0Cr25Al5, 0Cr23Al5, 0Cr21Al4, 0Cr27Al7Mo2, 0Cr21Al6Nb, 0Cr21Al6.
Copper nickel alloy: CuNi1, CuNi2, CuNi6, CuNi8, CuNi10, CuNi23, CuNi30, CuNi44, Constantan,CuMn12Ni
Nichrome Grade: Ni70Cr30,Ni80Cr20, Ni60Cr15, Ni35Cr20, Ni30Cr20
NiCr 80/20 also called Chromel A, Cr20Ni80, N8, Nichrome V, HAI – NiCr 80, Tophet A, Resistohm 80, Cronix 80, Protoloy, Alloy A,
MWS-650, Stablohm 650, NCHW1
Application:
Nichrome alloy wire, a blend of nickel, chromium, and sometimes iron, exhibits excellent heat-resistance and electrical conductivity properties. Its versatile applications include:
Heating Elements: Nichrome wire is extensively used in heating elements for appliances, electric ovens, toasters, and industrial furnaces due to its high melting point and durability.
Resistance Wire: Nichrome is a common material for electrical resistance wire, crucial in applications such as resistors and electrical heating devices.
Industrial Furnaces: Nichrome alloy’s ability to withstand high temperatures makes it ideal for elements in industrial furnaces and kilns.
Aerospace Industry: Nichrome wire is employed in aerospace applications, including aircraft engines and space exploration equipment, where high-temperature resistance is crucial.
Household Appliances: It is widely used in various household appliances like hairdryers, electric blankets, and heating coils.
Cutting Tools: Nichrome alloy wire is utilized in some cutting tools due to its high-temperature stability.
Thermocouples: Nichrome alloys are often used in thermocouples for temperature measurement, providing accuracy and stability.
Automotive Applications: Nichrome wires are found in automotive components, including sensors and ignition systems, owing to their heat-resistant properties.
Sealing in Plastic Packaging: In the packaging industry, nichrome wires are used for sealing plastic materials.
Medical Devices: Nichrome wires find applications in medical devices.
Nicr8020 Characteristic:
nicr8020 characteristic
Chemical Content %: 80.00 Nickel, 20.00 Chrome
Max continuous service temperature: 1200ºC
Resisivity: 1.09 mm2Ω /m
Density: 8.4g/cm3
Thermal conductivity: 60.3kj/mhc
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 18*10-6/c
Melting point: 1400ºC
Elongation: Min 20%
Austenite
Nonmagnetic
Alloy Nomenclature Performance
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Ni80Cr20
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Ni70Cr30
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Ni60Cr15
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Ni35Cr20
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Ni30Cr20
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Main Chemical composition
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Ni
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Rest
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Rest
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55.0-61.0
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34.0-37.0
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30.0-34.0
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Cr
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20.0-23.0
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28.0-31.0
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15.0-18.0
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18.0-21.0
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18.0-21.0
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Fe
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≤1.0
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≤1.0
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Rest
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Rest
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Rest
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Max. continuous service temp. of element(ºC)
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1200
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1250
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1150
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1100
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1100
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Resistivity at 20ºC (μΩ·m)
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1.09
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1.18
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1.12
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1.0
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1.04
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Density(g/cm3)
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8.40
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8.10
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8.20
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7.90
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7.90
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Thermal conductivity (KJ/m·h·ºC)
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60.3
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45.2
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45.2
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43.8
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43.8
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Coefficient of lines expansion(α×10-6/ºC)
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18.0
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17.0
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17.0
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19.0
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19.0
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Melting point approx.( ºC)
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1400
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1380
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1390
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1390
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1390
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Elongation at rupture(%)
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>20
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>20
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>20
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>20
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>20
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Micrographic structure
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austenite
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austenite
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austenite
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austenite
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austenite
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Magnetic properties
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nonmagnetic
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nonmagnetic
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Weak magnetic
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Weak magnetic
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Weak magnetic
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Production Process::
Packing:
as below or as your requirement